Just a few years ago, the Tesla Model 3 seemed invincible. The electric sedan seemed like the go-to vehicle for early adopters in the U.S., as well as Europe and China. It offered cutting-edge software, seamless integration with the Supercharger network and performance that was the envy of top automakers. Then BYD launched the Seal in China in 2022 and in Europe in the fall of 2023. And the barrage of comparisons with Tesla’s new fierce rival began.
The Seal matched the Model 3 in pretty much every category and its all-wheel-drive version is not only cheaper, but also slightly quicker according to CarWow drag tests.
